New street names and other urban locations will appear in the city’s toponymy to honor individuals who have particularly distinguished themselves in their careers and lives. The Street Names Commission will propose them to the City Council, but since they are decided unanimously, there is no doubt that they will be adopted at the next public session.
In tribute to the victims of barbarism and terrorism and in memory of Hervé Gourdel, a space for contemplation is proposed to be created on the Castle Hill, which will result in a competition among artists invited to design a gathering place with a monument, a symbol of peace.
It is also proposed that the streets and alleys around the Allianz Riviera Stadium be reserved for great athletes.
Thus, the commission wishes for the alley that starts from the Boulevard des Jardiniers to the Sports Museum to become Camille Muffat Alley, which will also give its name to the Olympic Pool.
Alain MIMOUN, a legend of French athletics, who passed away in 2012, may also give his name to the street connecting Boulevard des Jardiniers to the Boulevard du Mercantour (currently called Rue du Sapin).
Boxer Sam JOUBIJ, who founded the Ariane Boxing Club, could give his name to the future futsal gymnasium in the L’Ariane neighborhood.
Sébastien GIAUME, President of the Nice Wrestling Club, creator of the Henri Deglane International Wrestling Challenge, who passed away in 2013, would give his name to the public space and garden located in front of the Leyrit Hall, on Fornéro Meneï Street.
The Arboras Stadium would become Arboras Stadium/Marcel VOLOT, in memory of this great figure of Nice rugby.
In the Auvare neighborhood, the new road starting on Avenue du Maréchal Vauban would bear the name Rue Georges JANVIER, a peace officer who died in the line of duty in Nice in 1995.
The space along Avenue des Diables Bleus between Rue du 22e BCA and Rue Honoré Bailet would become the Jardin des CHASSEURS ALPINS in tribute to the 6th, 7th, and 22nd battalions.
On the proposal of the president of “La Mémoire des Fusillés de l’Ariane” and at the request of the co-owners of 15, Avenue Giacobi, a favorable opinion is given for the installation of a commemorative plaque bearing the name of Marcel MIGNONE, who died in Algeria on May 6, 1956.
It is also proposed that the Ecole des Orangers (bilingual French-Niçard), in the Saint-Roch neighborhood, be named André COMPAN, a great professor of history and Niçard, who passed away in 2010. The opinion of the School Council will be sought beforehand.
José BALARELLO, lawyer, senator of Alpes-Maritimes, general councilor, mayor of Tende, former president of Côte d’Azur Habitat, who passed away last February 23, should give his name to the current Place de Tende.
Subject to the approval of the President of the University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis, the University Library or the garden of this Faculty could bear the name Robert D’AVRIL, the first rector of the Nice Academy in 1966.
Alain MARGARIA, who generously contributed to the life of the Saint Isidore neighborhood, could give his name to the forecourt of the Church.
Henri BETTI, a composer from Nice (born on Rue Barillerie) of the song “C’est si bon” in 1947, might have the space at the corner of Rue de la Condamine and Rue de la Loge reserved for him.
Jacques TADDEÏ, pianist, organist, director of the Paris Superior Conservatory, who presided over the Summer International Academy and the Cloister Concerts, passed away in 2012. The so-called “Spanish” garden of the Cimiez Monastery will bear his name.
An alley of the Cimiez Monastery will take the name of Brigitte ENGERER, a virtuoso pianist and teacher at the Paris Conservatory, who received a Victoire de la Musique award in 2011 for her entire career. She passed away in 2012.
Finally, the Parvis des Mosaïques will be located in L’Ariane, on the Saint-Pierre block, in homage to the mosaic work carried out by the Mosaicités association in favor of this neighborhood, creation, and citizenship.
